Senior Frontend Engineer

TESCOM (SINGAPORE) SOFTWARE SYSTEMS TESTING PTE LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software development company in Singapore is seeking an experienced Senior Frontend Engineer to lead frontend application development. In this role, you will architect and implement user interfaces using React.js and Next.js, mentor junior developers, and contribute to technical decisions. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of experience and a strong background in modern frontend technologies. This position offers a collaborative environment focused on innovation.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong expertise in React.js and Next.js.
• Profound understanding of JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of complex frontend applications.
• Collaborate with UX designers and backend engineers.
• Mentor junior developers and conduct code reviews.

Skills

React.js

Next.js

JavaScript/TypeScript

HTML5

CSS3

Frontend testing frameworks

Agile methodologies

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Tools

AWS services

Kubernetes

GraphQL

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Frontend Engineer to join our agile development team. In this role, you will be responsible for architecting and implementing sophisticated user interfaces using modern frontend technologies, whilst mentoring junior developers and contributing to technical decisions that shape our products.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of complex frontend applications using React.js and Next.js, ensuring high performance, reusability, and scalability
• Architect and implement responsive, accessible, and performant user interfaces that deliver exceptional user experiences
• Collaborate with UX designers and backend engineers to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Champion best practices in frontend development, including code quality, testing, and documentation
• Mentor junior developers and conduct code reviews to maintain high code quality standards
• Participate in agile ceremonies and contribute to technical planning and architecture discussions
• Troubleshoot and debug production issues whilst maintaining system stability

Required Skills and Experience

• 8+ years of professional software development experience
• Strong expertise in React.js and Next.js, including state management solutions and modern React patterns
• Profound understanding of JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3
• Experience with frontend build tools, package managers, and version control systems
• Strong knowledge of frontend testing frameworks and methodologies
• Experience working in agile environments with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and experience working in cross-functional teams

Good to Have

• Experience with AWS services and cloud infrastructure
• Knowledge of container orchestration platforms, particularly Kubernetes or Amazon EKS
• Experience with micro-frontend architecture
• Understanding of server-side rendering and static site generation
• Experience working on Singapore Government IT projects
• Hands-on experience with SingPass and CorpPass integration
• Familiarity with Singapore Government Technology Stack (SGTS)
• Experience implementing government security policies and guidelines
• Knowledge of government digital service standards and best practices
• Experience with performance monitoring and optimization tools
• Experience with GraphQL
• Contributions to open-source projects